Athletics
Grinstead, Arizona Christian Shut Out Corban
Redding, Calif.- Playing what turned out to be their final game of their Northern California trip, Arizona Christian scored in just two innings but run ruled Corban on Saturday morning. Due to games running long, the Firestorm canceled their scheduled game with Oregon Tech to make their flight back to the Valley of the Sun.
Game Info
- Game one score: Arizona Christian – 8, Corban – 0
- Records: Arizona Christian – 8-5, Corban – 0-5
- NAIA Top 25 ranking: Arizona Christian, Corban – not ranked
- Location: Redding Sports Complex, Redding, CA
ACU Game One Stats
- Alyssa Grinstead – CG win, 8 K
- Ashley Madonia – 3-3, RBI, run
- Glory Estabrook, 2-3, RBI, run
- Dayna Herrera – 2-4, RBI, run
- Nikki Ward, 1-2, BB, RBI, run
Inside Game One
- Both teams had chances in the first three innings but 0-0 remained
- In the top of four, the Firestorm used six hits (all singles) to score five runs after batting around
- Three singles, two walks, and a hit batter all contributed to ACU scoring three in the sixth
- Herrera, Grubb, and Nadia Landeros all collected RBIs
- Grinstead retired the last eight she faced to earn her first collegiate win
Up Next
The Firestorm will return to the warmth of Arizona and meet up with Nelson (AZ) on the road just a few miles from campus at the Rose Mofford Sports Complex on Friday.
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